Apply for pet food assistance

HSHV understands that financial difficulty often means making a list of priorities. Frequently, animals are forced to be low on that list. HSHV’s Bountiful Bowls program assists Washtenaw County and Plymouth residents who are having difficulty meeting the nutritional needs of their dog or cat due to financial burden.

Trying times can be temporary. With a little assistance, a pet owner can often find a way to keep their pet in their home. Because funds are limited, the program should supplement your monthly supply of pet food and not be the sole source of food for pets. You should expect to purchase food for your pets in addition to receiving the program food to meet their full nutritional needs.

Membership Terms

Applicants must provide proof of residency of Washtenaw County or Plymouth.

Food for the program is donated to HSHV by the generosity of our community partners; therefore, we cannot guarantee that food is always available.

Proper identification may be required when food is picked up.

The recipient cannot acquire more animals while participating in this program and will not be allowed to adopt from HSHV. Food will be provided for up to 5 animals.

Monthly food pick up is on Sundays from noon-3:00pm.

Lost food buckets will be replaced at a charge of $5 a bucket.

Membership may be revoked at the discretion of HSHV.

This program is intended to provide temporary, supplemental assistance for up to six months, initially. You may re-apply in six months if your circumstances have not changed.

Your Companion Animals

Your Veterinarian

Your Veterinarian's Name
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Your Veterinarian's Phone Number
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To be eligible for the Bountiful Bowl program, you must qualify as low income*, be a current participant in a state/federal assistance program, or experiencing financial hardship due to the current economic situation. Please complete one of the three items below.

1. Family Income Level

There's 1 person in my family and my income level is $23,000 or less

There are 2 people in my family and our combined income is $26,000 or less

There are 3 people in my family and our combined income is $29,000 or less

There are 4 people in my family and our combined income is $32,000 or less

There are 5 people in my family and our combined income is $35,000 or less

There are 6 people in my family and our combined income is $38,000 or less

*Proof of annual income may be requested.

2. Assistance Program (Proof of participation required

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

SSI (Supplemental Security Income)

SSA (Social Security Benefits)

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

Medicaid

Unemployment

SNAP or Food Assistance Program

3. Within the last six months, I have experienced

Eviction

Home foreclosure

Job loss

By signing, I am declaring that the information above is correct. I agree to return food bucket(s) and withdraw from the program when I am able to afford food for my animal(s). I also understand that the HSHV Bountiful Bowl program is intended as a supplemental food source and is not the sole source of food for my pets and eligibility will be reviewed regularly. Spaying and neutering is important to reducing pet overpopulation. I agree to provide proof that my pet(s) have been spayed or neutered before receiving food. I also agree not to breed my pets when receiving food from this program.
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